Jon Wilner’s weekly mailbag: Oregon’s defense vs. Washington’s offense (which is worse?), the new Nielsen system, UCLA’s upturn, empty seats and more.
- Justin Spears
After the emotions of letting one go at BYU, the “pissed-off” Arizona Wildcats are making this week against Northern Illinois “about us.”
- Justin Spears
Arizona’s tight ends, led by Illinois native Cole Rusk, “is going to be an important group” for the Wildcats against NIU.
- Michael Lev
Star sports staffers Michael Lev and Justin Spears and 2026-27 guest prognosticator Jordan Hamm make their picks for Week 3 in Big 12 play, including Houston-Texas Tech.
- Justin Spears
Keep an eye on these players in the Arizona-NIU football game, including quarterback Noah Fifita, who is within striking distance of setting Arizona’s passing yards record.
- Justin Spears
With leading receiver Gio Richardson out with a lower extremity injury, Tre Spivey, Chris Hunter and others are expected to step up in Arizona’s game against Northern Illinois.
- Jon Wilner
Jon Wilner’s Week 3 picks: LSU covers, BYU struggles and Arizona State manages the travel to thump the Jayhawks
If Dabo Swinney loses to Bill Belichick, we’ll be asking for the second time in three weeks: Can Clemson find a suitable offramp with a once-fantastic, but now failing, coach?
On Arizona bringing the juice vs. NIU and other Week 3 thoughts | Michael LevMichael Lev column: Quick hits, key themes, snarky commentary and more on Arizona’s Week 3 home game against Northern Illinois and other happenings around the Big 12 Conference.
The 1955 game featured defensive battles and turnovers, with frequent fumbles and interceptions. But Arizona’s timely ball recoveries let them capitalize on mistakes and secure a narrow win over Tempe.
A look at starting lineups, notable matchups and what to watch when the Arizona Wildcats host the Northern Illinois Huskies for the first time ever.
Arizona’s scoreless second half vs. BYU looked a lot like the first half of the Holiday Bowl. The two have many common themes that we explore in “Cats Stats.”
Arizona has one of the lowest annual budgets in the Big 12 and in college football, according to The Athletic.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan is in favor of the Protect College Sports Act, which would create a spending cap for each school. (Via Arizona Athletics)
Jon Wilner on media: How Big Ten's awful Week 3 schedule explains push for CFP expansion
Former Arizona offensive tackle Jose Portilla is the honorary captain for the Wildcats’ matchup against Northern Illinois, a game that is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month.
I’m already annoyed with the whole revenge tour thing at Notre Dame. And more annoyed with the attention paid to it.
A preview of the Arizona-NIU football game on College Football 27. (Video by Justin Spears / Twitch)
In 1954, Arizona crushed Tempe 54-14 in Tucson, their biggest win since the 1946 rivalry game.
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Noah Fifita is close to making Arizona football history and needs 320 yards to pass Nick Foles for most passing yards by a UA quarterback.
Brent Brennan said Arizona faced “some lessons in that game (against BYU) that are some tough lessons, but we have to learn from it and improve.”
In 1953, the Arizona Wildcats defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 35-0, ending Tempe’s four-year dominance and highlighting standout performances by Kenny Cardella and Don Beasley.
Here’s a look at the teams trending up and trending down heading into Week 3 of the season.
Joe Theismann discusses how Marcus Freeman has uplifted Notre Dame's program, fostering a culture of excellence and making it a top choice for new talent.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita’s off-the-field efforts have earned him a spot on the AFCA Good Works Team and a semifinalist for the Wuerffel Trophy.
Jon Wilner’s weekly Big 12 football power rankings Week 3: BYU and Utah on top (again) as evidence of mayhem's return surfaces.
Arizona showed glimpses of being one of the top teams in the Big 12, but lack of reinforcements on offense and “mental mistakes” contributed to the Wildcats losing to BYU.